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A host tests the beta version of Google Bard, which provided inaccurate personal information about Adam Curry's family and history of being banned from Twitter. The discussion covers the high cost of running AI queries and the looming legal battles regarding plagiarism and copyright violations by AI models.
One of the hosts recounts a grievance with GEICO insurance after the company automatically added a family member to his policy and raised his premium based on misspelled mail sent to his address. The discussion highlights how insurance companies use data mining to increase revenue.
Adam Curry's partner, Tina Snyder, sends a coded birthday message to the show, referencing "Thor" and "Tiger Beat." The hosts conclude the episode by reiterating the value-for-value model and thanking the audience for their overwhelming support. They announce the next broadcast for the following Thursday.
The hosts read a long list of donations, many of which are "date donations" for John C. Dvorak's upcoming birthday on April 5th. They thank listeners for their support and announce that Sir Joe Cool Design has become a Baronet. The segment concludes with a general "karma" blessing for the audience and a reminder of the show's value-for-value model.
Tina Snyder and Carolyn Peat provided significant donations to the show. Carolyn's donation secured a knighthood for her husband, David Peat, as a 20th-anniversary gift, and he was dubbed Sir David the Texas Home Pro.
